The heavy haulage escort business is all about accident prevention, and in his new Mercedes-Benz Jason Priest has one of the safest vans on the road. His company Priest Abnormal Load Services is based in Droitwich, Worcestershire, and acquired the Vito 111 CDI from the Kidderminster branch of Dealer Group… Read more »
WLTP rules for vans could disincentivise adoption of fuel saving measures, warns Arval UK
New WLTP rules for vans could potentially disincentivise fleets from adopting fuel-saving designs, says Arval UK. The WLTP data being used for converted and bodied chassis only take into account the frontal dimensions of the vehicle and do not include any streamlining measures fitted by body builders such as aerodynamic… Read more »
Will it be Mrs Claus delivering your presents this festive season?
With Christmas around the corner, it’s a busy time for the nation’s trusty delivery drivers. However, if you’re expecting to see a van man dropping your presents off this festive period, you may be in for a surprise. The latest data from insurance price comparison specialist The Van Insurer highlights that, contrary… Read more »
Industry needs clarity on LCV Smart Tachograph discussions
As mentioned at the time, the latest EU Smart Tachograph legislation brings one of the industry’s most important and necessary safety devices into the modern digital age. Despite this recent change, SMMT are expecting the next iteration of Smart Tachograph to be introduced sometime in the next three years. In… Read more »
The Tesla Cybertruck driving innovation
The Cybertruck has recently been revealed by Tesla CEO, Elon Musk and it’s unlike any truck any of us have ever seen… Cybertruck is designed to have the utility of a truck and the performance of a sports car. The vehicle is built to be durable, versatile and capable, with… Read more »
Mercedes-Benz Vito is a modern classic for Milford Vintage Engineering
Ian and Sarah Milford’s business restores and maintains some of the finest historic cars. They appreciate high-quality engineering, and vehicles which are built to last, which is why they’re now running their second Mercedes-Benz Vito van. The couple established Milford Vintage Engineering, in the village of Kirkmichael, in rural Perthshire,… Read more »
Mercedes-Benz vans ‘hit the nail on the head’ for tools specialist
Brighton Tools & Fixings knows all about premium-quality equipment – which explains why it is now running four new Mercedes-Benz vehicles supplied by local Dealer Rossetts Commercials. Three stylish Citan vans are allocated to Sales Representatives, who visit construction sites and other locations across much of East and West Sussex,… Read more »
Sainsbury’s van driver crowned Hero of the Year 2019
A van driver who saved a motorist trapped in a burning car after a high-speed crash in Huddersfield (12 November 2019) been recognised with a national award at FTA’s 2019 Van Excellence Honours Lunch. Kevin Marriott, a Sainsbury’s delivery driver, was presented with the Hero of the Year award at… Read more »
Vauxhall Vivaro van goes electric
Vauxhall will launch the new Vivaro-e next year, the pure battery electric version of its best-selling medium van. Following the addition of the all-electric Corsa-e and plug-in hybrid Grandland X Hybrid4 to its product range, the Vivaro-e marks the next chapter in Vauxhall’s electrification strategy. The British brand is committed… Read more »
All-new PEUGEOT e-EXPERT: The EXPERT in electric
With the PEUGEOT e-EXPERT, PEUGEOT is increasingly committed to electrifying its models to achieve its ambition of a 100% electrified LCV range by 2021. The PEUGEOT e-EXPERT variant will be further confirmation of PEUGEOT’s LCV leadership in a market which is experiencing increased legislation and the implementation of ultra low… Read more »
